We’re excited to announce that we were asked to be the guest speaker on the first ever episode of our Brighton Etsy podcast, which is now LIVE on Spotify and Apple music! Now more than ever we wanted to share something positive and help to keep you company and inspired during these crazy times. Episode One features Claire Montgomery from The Fairy Tale Fair sharing top tips on how to both survive and flourish at craft events.
Makers and Sellers of Brighton is a brand new podcast brought to you by Brighton Etsy Team, a collective of craft makers and artists on the south coast. They’ve banded together to share our experience and skills with the wider maker community.
This podcast series is hosted by Silvina De Vita – paper artist, designer, founder of My Papercut Forest, and Etsy Brighton’s captain.
Episode 1: How to win at craft and maker trade fairs – top tips from Claire Montgomery from the Fairytale Fair
In the first ‘Makers and Sellers of Brighton’ podcast series Silvina interviews Claire Montgomery from The Fairytale Fair and Just Daydreaming. As a maker who has also run a range of craft fairs for the last 8 years Claire is expert in how to maximise your opportunities at trade fairs. Tune in for some top advice on how to design and set up your stall; how to prepare for an event; how to build relationships with new customers and, importantly, how to look after yourself and keep your energy going. Claire also talks about her award winning work with the Prince’s Trust and how she finds her inspiration. Listen here.
Please do have a listen and share with anyone you think would be interested.